11 Monster Energy Series drivers in good shape for NASCAR playoffs

With two buckets of points this season, drivers have to focus on winning stages and races to start collecting playoff points.

These 11 drivers are already off to a good start by scoring at least one playoff point through the first seven races of the season.

Check out who has scored the most playoff points so far in 2017:

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11

Kyle Busch, 1 playoff point

After leading the opening stage in the Daytona 500, Busch hasn’t been able to secure any more playoff points yet this season.

10

Joey Logano, 1

Logano had one of the fastest cars at Phoenix before blowing a tire late and finishing 31st. He grabbed a stage win and got on the board for the playoffs.

9

Ryan Blaney, 2

As the class of the field in Texas, Blaney aimed to grab seven points with a clean sweep but pit strategy and a late-race mistake cost him the win. At least, he still has something to show for it.

8

Chase Elliott, 2

Elliott grabbed stage wins at Phoenix and Martinsville but he’s still seeking his first Monster Energy Series win.

7

Kevin Harvick, 3

Harvick scored all of his playoff points in the first two races of the season. He put together a dominant performance at Atlanta before a pit-road penalty cost him the win. He’s still in good position for the postseason.